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Spiritual Abuse

Spiritual abuse is any action that does not allow her the freedom to practice her own spiritual way of being.

Examples of spiritual abuse include:

  • Not allowing her to attend ceremonies (sweats, fasts, smudges or prayer circles)
  • Isolating her from Elders or Traditional teachers
  • Forcing her to practice your spiritual beliefs
  • Stopping her efforts at personal growth
  • Putting her down because of her spiritual beliefs
  • Isolating her from family, friends or community
 
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